Storm Kathleen to bring unseasonably wet and windy weather to UK and Ireland

Winds of up to 70mph may hit coastal areas this weekend as rain and snow could cause travel disruption in Scotland

Rain and wind weather warnings have been issued as much of the UK and Ireland is to be hit by Storm Kathleen.

Blustery conditions are due to arrive on Friday as the storm, named by the Met Eireann, the Irish Meteorological Service, rolls in.